[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 8, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E15]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING ALAN TANDY ON HIS RETIREMENT AS CITY MANAGER OF BAKERSFIELD

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                          HON. KEVIN McCARTHY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 8, 2020

  Mr. McCARTHY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Alan Tandy, a 
constituent and the long-time City Manager of the City of Bakersfield, 
California, which I represent. Alan is retiring from his current 
position after 27 years of dedicated service to our community.
  Alan earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the 
University of Oregon and received a Master of Arts in Municipal 
Administration from the University of Iowa. Before starting his tenure 
at the City of Bakersfield, Alan balanced budgets and learned best 
government practices in Montana, Wyoming, and Ohio. Alan is 
Bakersfield's longest-serving city manager and has been an integral 
part of numerous city projects.
  Some notable projects during Alan's tenure include construction of 
the Rabobank Arena and Convention Center and the adjoining Marriott 
Hotel, the McMurtrey Aquatic Center, and the Park at River Walk. Alan 
was always enthusiastic about his work and did what was in the best 
interest for the people of Bakersfield. His love for our city remains 
apparent; in the wake of his retirement, he ensured the projects he had 
helped plan were completed before stepping down. The Thomas Roads 
Improvement Program, a $1.4 billion collaborative project to improve 
transportation throughout Bakersfield will streamline transportation 
with new highways and bridges.
  During his tenure, Bakersfield transformed into one of the fastest 
growing cities in California and Alan's legacy of improving 
infrastructure and quality of life is visible in every part of 
Bakersfield. Alan's work as City Manager has earned him impressive 
awards and accolades, including the Distinguished Budget Presentation 
Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for 19 years.
  After years of service to our community, Alan's retirement is well-
deserved and I know he is looking forward to spending more time with 
his wife, Kathleen, their children, Sarah, Jared, and Krista, as he 
begins this new chapter in his life. However, if I know Alan, I know 
that he will remain an active member of the Bakersfield community. On 
behalf of the 23rd Congressional District of California, I want to 
thank Alan for all his hard work and dedication over the past 27 years 
to helping make Bakersfield the city it is today.

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